UPDATE: Los Angeles City Council Approves Ban on New Supergraphics in Hollywood by Sheri Bonstelle

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1 Benjamin M. Reznik T he Los ngeles City Council voted unanimously in September to ban the installation of new supergraphic advertising displays in Hollywood, while grandfathering in currently planned signs and allowing for designated sign districts. The new Hollywood outdoor advertising regulations, which prohibit large vinyl signs on facades of hotels and other multi-story buildings, reflect an earlier U.S. 9th Circuit Court of ppeals ruling allowing a citywide ban of the signage. Presorted irst Class Mail U.S. Postage PD Permit No. 566 Canoga Park, C Sheri Bonstelle is an attorney in the irm s GLUEE Department. Sheri s practice focuses on land use and construction matters. Sheri is both a lawyer and an architect. or more information, contact Sheri at or SBonstelle@jmbm.com Martin H. Orlick Los ngeles City Council pproves Ban on New Supergraphics in Hollywood Sheri Bonstelle SBonstelle@jmbm.com ORWRDNG SERVCE REQUESTED 5 all 2010 The right to install a supergraphic on a side of a building in Hollywood has been an ongoing struggle between owners and the City for years. The attorneys at JMBM have extensive experience in representing hotel owners and sign companies in obtaining appropriate City Council approval. Call us to see how we can help. The ordinance still permits digital billboards up to 300 square feet in specific areas in Hollywood along Vine Street and Hollywood, Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards. Up to 16 supergraphic signs received City Council approval under the previous regulations and will be installed in several locations in Hollywood, including signage for projects entitled by JMBM land use attorneys. Environment B The publication is published three times a year for the clients, business associates and friends of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell LLP. The information in this newsletter is intended as general information and may not be relied upon as legal advice, which can be given by a lawyer based upon all relevant facts and circumstances of each particular situation. is a senior member of the JMBM Global Hospitality Group and the former President and CEO of the California Hotel & Lodging ssociation. Jim has advised hundreds of lodging operators about, and written and lectured extensively on, all aspects of accessibility laws that apply to the hospitality industry. or more information, contact Jim at or Land Use Ben Reznik Selected as one of California s Top 100 Lawyers Moratorium Struck Down by Court of ppeal You can avoid the surprise of an D lawsuit by acting early to bring your properties into compliance. Martin H. Orlick is a senior member of irm s Global Hospitality Group and a partner in the irm s Real Estate Department. He has helped clients with more than 300 D cases for hotels and other businesses. He is also a member of the merican College of Real Estate Lawyers (CREL). or more information about D compliance and defense, contact Marty at or What s nside? 1900 venue of the Stars, 7th loor Los ngeles, C ttn: Benjamin M. Reznik Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy Department fax The U.S. DOJ is enforcing D compliance through audits, voluntary compliance programs and, in some cases, through lawsuits. n some states, like California, accessibility advocates and their plaintiff lawyers, have brought D lawsuits against thousands of California businesses, including hotels. The new D regulations can be downright confusing to navigate alone. Please call on us to help interpret the Department of Justice s regulations and understand how both they and the 2010 Standards will affect both the physical and operational aspects of your business. Source: Thompson Hotels You can avoid the surprise of an D lawsuit by acting early. UPDTE: Los ngeles City Council pproves Ban on New Supergraphics in Hollywood by Sheri Bonstelle Our experience ranges from individual properties to billion dollar portfolios. Large or small, routine or complex, if a legal matter has your attention, it deserves ours too. services, and operations to be sure that they comply with the new Regulations including the new rules regarding service animals and the obligation to admit disabled individuals who use Segway Personal Transporters when they become effective March 15 of enjamin M. Reznik, Partner and Chairman of the Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy (GLUEE) Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP ( JMBM), has been selected to join the prestigious ranks of California s Top 100 lawyers by the Daily Journal, the state s largest legal news provider. The list was published in the September 22 issue of the publication. Chairman of JMBM s Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy Department honored by inclusion in the Daily Journal s prestigious list. Ben has become one of the most effective lawyer lobbyists in the state and we are gratified that his accomplishments are being recognized with this high honor, said Bruce Jeffer, managing partner of JMBM. Since joining our firm in 1997, Ben has successfully shepherded some of the most complex and controversial projects in the state. He knows how to deliver. Congratulations to Ben from all of us at JMBM. graduate of the USC Gould School of Law, Reznik has been practicing law in Los ngeles since Over his career, he has represented a wide diversity of clients ranging from major real estate developers to internationally recognized companies in pursuit of their corporate projects. His work on behalf of G. H. Palmer Energy ll a D lert continued from page 2 Government Regulations Now in Effect by Martin H. Orlick and O ssociates has led to the development of over 3,500 residential units in downtown Los ngeles. He is currently working with Palmer on the entitlement of an additional 1,400 residential units near the USC campus. Reznik has also been instrumental in winning lawsuits which will have broad impacts on development issues including inclusionary zoning and the ability of cities to adopt development moratoria. Reznik s other current high profile cases include efforts to bring a new shipyard to the Port of Los ngeles as well as his representation of a partnership led by Hudson News, Magic Johnson Enterprises and Dale Mason Cochran (widow of Johnnie Cochran) in their pursuit of retail concessions at Los ngeles nternational irport. s Chair of the irm s GLUEE Department, Ben s practice emphasizes real estate development entitlements, zoning and environment issues, including frequent appearances before city planning commissions, city councils and other governmental boards and agencies on behalf of real estate development firms and various industries. or more information, contact Ben at or n July 23, 2010, the U.S. ttorney General signed into law important revisions to the Department of Justice s (DOJ)Regulations implementing the mericans with Disabilities ct. The new regulations include substantial and far reaching revisions to the mericans with Disabilities ct ccessibility Guidelines (DG), which are now known as the 2010 D Standards for ccessible Design (2010 Standards). On September 15, 2010, the new Regulations/2010 Standards were published in the ederal Register, thereby triggering two important implementation dates: March 15 of 2011 and March 15 of Compliance with the new Regulations will be required beginning March 15, 2011, with the exception of (1) the new obligations of hotels to modify their reservation policies relating to individuals with disabilities, and (2) the 2010 Standards. These two components will be mandatory effective March 15, 2012; however, compliance with the 2010 Standards is permitted as of September 15, 2010, and any public accommodation or commercial facility that is newly constructed, altered, or undergoes readily achievable barrier removal prior to March 15, 2012, should include consideration of the new 2010 Standards and incorporate them as appropriate. The new Department of Justice s Regulations/2010 as restaurants that are classified as a Continued on Page 2 Copyright 2010 Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM). ll Rights Reserved.

2 D lert continued from cover 2 all 2010 or more than three years, JMBM s client, Gambol ndustries, nc. has been negotiating with the Port of Los ngeles to develop in private capital, which will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Port of Los ngeles however, continues to resist Gambol s efforts, prompting the company s president, Robert Stein, to circulate an open letter to members of. or reasons best known to its staff, the Port of Los ngeles continues to resist our efforts. nitially their reasoning related to the Main Channel Deepening Project (MCDP) which the port is undertaking with the assistance of the rmy Corp of Engineers. They s see it, the challenge in this new assignment is viewed as being unfriendly. t appears to be a good My objective going forward is to position CR/L as an integral part of the economic recovery in Los ngeles. n this regard we have established an ndustrial ncentive und and are actively involved in the process of planning 3 all all 2010 and developing the Green Technology Corridor. CR/L is want to reach out to development and financial improved CR/L anxious to work closely with them in bringing economic vitality back to our city. see myself as a change agent overseeing the transformation of CR/ L. But in order to accomplish this, need the voices of the development and financial communities to be heard. hope f you would like to be added to the mailing list for Business ssues orum. rom left: lex DeGood, Ben Reznik,Christine Essel, Gambol ndustries, nc. s to Source: Gambol ndustries, nc.

3 D lert continued from cover 2 all 2010 or more than three years, JMBM s client, Gambol ndustries, nc. has been negotiating with the Port of Los ngeles to develop in private capital, which will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Port of Los ngeles however, continues to resist Gambol s efforts, prompting the company s president, Robert Stein, to circulate an open letter to members of. or reasons best known to its staff, the Port of Los ngeles continues to resist our efforts. nitially their reasoning related to the Main Channel Deepening Project (MCDP) which the port is undertaking with the assistance of the rmy Corp of Engineers. They s see it, the challenge in this new assignment is viewed as being unfriendly. t appears to be a good My objective going forward is to position CR/L as an integral part of the economic recovery in Los ngeles. n this regard we have established an ndustrial ncentive und and are actively involved in the process of planning 3 all all 2010 and developing the Green Technology Corridor. CR/L is want to reach out to development and financial improved CR/L anxious to work closely with them in bringing economic vitality back to our city. see myself as a change agent overseeing the transformation of CR/ L. But in order to accomplish this, need the voices of the development and financial communities to be heard. hope f you would like to be added to the mailing list for Business ssues orum. rom left: lex DeGood, Ben Reznik,Christine Essel, Gambol ndustries, nc. s to Source: Gambol ndustries, nc.

4 D lert continued from cover 2 all 2010 or more than three years, JMBM s client, Gambol ndustries, nc. has been negotiating with the Port of Los ngeles to develop in private capital, which will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Port of Los ngeles however, continues to resist Gambol s efforts, prompting the company s president, Robert Stein, to circulate an open letter to members of. or reasons best known to its staff, the Port of Los ngeles continues to resist our efforts. nitially their reasoning related to the Main Channel Deepening Project (MCDP) which the port is undertaking with the assistance of the rmy Corp of Engineers. They s see it, the challenge in this new assignment is viewed as being unfriendly. t appears to be a good My objective going forward is to position CR/L as an integral part of the economic recovery in Los ngeles. n this regard we have established an ndustrial ncentive und and are actively involved in the process of planning 3 all all 2010 and developing the Green Technology Corridor. CR/L is want to reach out to development and financial improved CR/L anxious to work closely with them in bringing economic vitality back to our city. see myself as a change agent overseeing the transformation of CR/ L. But in order to accomplish this, need the voices of the development and financial communities to be heard. hope f you would like to be added to the mailing list for Business ssues orum. rom left: lex DeGood, Ben Reznik,Christine Essel, Gambol ndustries, nc. s to Source: Gambol ndustries, nc.

5 Benjamin M. Reznik T he Los ngeles City Council voted unanimously in September to ban the installation of new supergraphic advertising displays in Hollywood, while grandfathering in currently planned signs and allowing for designated sign districts. The new Hollywood outdoor advertising regulations, which prohibit large vinyl signs on facades of hotels and other multi-story buildings, reflect an earlier U.S. 9th Circuit Court of ppeals ruling allowing a citywide ban of the signage. Presorted irst Class Mail U.S. Postage PD Permit No. 566 Canoga Park, C Sheri Bonstelle is an attorney in the irm s GLUEE Department. Sheri s practice focuses on land use and construction matters. Sheri is both a lawyer and an architect. or more information, contact Sheri at or SBonstelle@jmbm.com Martin H. Orlick Los ngeles City Council pproves Ban on New Supergraphics in Hollywood Sheri Bonstelle SBonstelle@jmbm.com ORWRDNG SERVCE REQUESTED 5 all 2010 The right to install a supergraphic on a side of a building in Hollywood has been an ongoing struggle between owners and the City for years. The attorneys at JMBM have extensive experience in representing hotel owners and sign companies in obtaining appropriate City Council approval. Call us to see how we can help. The ordinance still permits digital billboards up to 300 square feet in specific areas in Hollywood along Vine Street and Hollywood, Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards. Up to 16 supergraphic signs received City Council approval under the previous regulations and will be installed in several locations in Hollywood, including signage for projects entitled by JMBM land use attorneys. Environment B The publication is published three times a year for the clients, business associates and friends of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell LLP. The information in this newsletter is intended as general information and may not be relied upon as legal advice, which can be given by a lawyer based upon all relevant facts and circumstances of each particular situation. is a senior member of the JMBM Global Hospitality Group and the former President and CEO of the California Hotel & Lodging ssociation. Jim has advised hundreds of lodging operators about, and written and lectured extensively on, all aspects of accessibility laws that apply to the hospitality industry. or more information, contact Jim at or Land Use Ben Reznik Selected as one of California s Top 100 Lawyers Moratorium Struck Down by Court of ppeal You can avoid the surprise of an D lawsuit by acting early to bring your properties into compliance. Martin H. Orlick is a senior member of irm s Global Hospitality Group and a partner in the irm s Real Estate Department. He has helped clients with more than 300 D cases for hotels and other businesses. He is also a member of the merican College of Real Estate Lawyers (CREL). or more information about D compliance and defense, contact Marty at or What s nside? 1900 venue of the Stars, 7th loor Los ngeles, C ttn: Benjamin M. Reznik Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy Department fax The U.S. DOJ is enforcing D compliance through audits, voluntary compliance programs and, in some cases, through lawsuits. n some states, like California, accessibility advocates and their plaintiff lawyers, have brought D lawsuits against thousands of California businesses, including hotels. The new D regulations can be downright confusing to navigate alone. Please call on us to help interpret the Department of Justice s regulations and understand how both they and the 2010 Standards will affect both the physical and operational aspects of your business. Source: Thompson Hotels You can avoid the surprise of an D lawsuit by acting early. UPDTE: Los ngeles City Council pproves Ban on New Supergraphics in Hollywood by Sheri Bonstelle Our experience ranges from individual properties to billion dollar portfolios. Large or small, routine or complex, if a legal matter has your attention, it deserves ours too. services, and operations to be sure that they comply with the new Regulations including the new rules regarding service animals and the obligation to admit disabled individuals who use Segway Personal Transporters when they become effective March 15 of enjamin M. Reznik, Partner and Chairman of the Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy (GLUEE) Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP ( JMBM), has been selected to join the prestigious ranks of California s Top 100 lawyers by the Daily Journal, the state s largest legal news provider. The list was published in the September 22 issue of the publication. Chairman of JMBM s Government, Land Use, Environment & Energy Department honored by inclusion in the Daily Journal s prestigious list. Ben has become one of the most effective lawyer lobbyists in the state and we are gratified that his accomplishments are being recognized with this high honor, said Bruce Jeffer, managing partner of JMBM. Since joining our firm in 1997, Ben has successfully shepherded some of the most complex and controversial projects in the state. He knows how to deliver. Congratulations to Ben from all of us at JMBM. graduate of the USC Gould School of Law, Reznik has been practicing law in Los ngeles since Over his career, he has represented a wide diversity of clients ranging from major real estate developers to internationally recognized companies in pursuit of their corporate projects. His work on behalf of G. H. Palmer Energy ll a D lert continued from page 2 Government Regulations Now in Effect by Martin H. Orlick and O ssociates has led to the development of over 3,500 residential units in downtown Los ngeles. He is currently working with Palmer on the entitlement of an additional 1,400 residential units near the USC campus. Reznik has also been instrumental in winning lawsuits which will have broad impacts on development issues including inclusionary zoning and the ability of cities to adopt development moratoria. Reznik s other current high profile cases include efforts to bring a new shipyard to the Port of Los ngeles as well as his representation of a partnership led by Hudson News, Magic Johnson Enterprises and Dale Mason Cochran (widow of Johnnie Cochran) in their pursuit of retail concessions at Los ngeles nternational irport. s Chair of the irm s GLUEE Department, Ben s practice emphasizes real estate development entitlements, zoning and environment issues, including frequent appearances before city planning commissions, city councils and other governmental boards and agencies on behalf of real estate development firms and various industries. or more information, contact Ben at or n July 23, 2010, the U.S. ttorney General signed into law important revisions to the Department of Justice s (DOJ)Regulations implementing the mericans with Disabilities ct. The new regulations include substantial and far reaching revisions to the mericans with Disabilities ct ccessibility Guidelines (DG), which are now known as the 2010 D Standards for ccessible Design (2010 Standards). On September 15, 2010, the new Regulations/2010 Standards were published in the ederal Register, thereby triggering two important implementation dates: March 15 of 2011 and March 15 of Compliance with the new Regulations will be required beginning March 15, 2011, with the exception of (1) the new obligations of hotels to modify their reservation policies relating to individuals with disabilities, and (2) the 2010 Standards. These two components will be mandatory effective March 15, 2012; however, compliance with the 2010 Standards is permitted as of September 15, 2010, and any public accommodation or commercial facility that is newly constructed, altered, or undergoes readily achievable barrier removal prior to March 15, 2012, should include consideration of the new 2010 Standards and incorporate them as appropriate. The new Department of Justice s Regulations/2010 as restaurants that are classified as a Continued on Page 2 Copyright 2010 Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM). ll Rights Reserved.